After surviving three decades of several incarnations, the oldest jazz club in downtown Cincinnati is back from the brink and better than ever. Ed Felson, the most recent owner and a jazz lover himself, has made welcomed improvements such as the famous Blue Wisp Big Band on Wednesday nights and the addition of variety of musical performers on weekends. With open ceilings and exposed silver piping, the club is large enough to accommodate a big band and a sizable audience, yet small enough to give guests that intimate jazz club feel.
The club features local talent including young jazz performers from high schools and universities, as well as national and international headliners. Recent audiences enjoyed U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Big Band and Dutch jazz pianist Amina Figarova. The bar offers a recently expanded food and beverage menu for guests to enjoy along with the soothing notes. Nightly shows start between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Monday night jazz jam sessions begin at 7:30 PM. Cover charges average $5 to $15. For more information: 513-241-9477
